Stage blazer Shakira quite literally lived up to that billing last night on The Voice.

The singer, who serves as a “coach” on the show, stepped out of her seat and hit the stage to perform latest single ‘Empire’.

Backed by a full band, flames, and handy reference track, the star was no doubt hoping re-ignite interest in her new self-titled album – which hasn’t necessarily been flying off shelves since its release on March 25th.

Watch Shaki in action below…

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The US campaign for Rita Ora‘s new album kicked off in stellar style tonight.

For, the British-bred star brought her unique brand to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’.

There, the Roc Nation priori performed new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ – which received its Stateside release today.

Vocals, paint, and a whole lot of energy await after the jump…

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The fourth and final season of The Boondocks continues next week with another action-packed episode.

Clearly, the producers of the Adult Swim comedy are keen for the show to go out with a bang.

Check out a sneak peek at episode 2 of season 4 below…

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It appears the potent potion of press surrounding “that fight” on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta has paid off…for Bravo.

Details after the jump…

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Before being submitted to and subsequently rewritten by Beyonce and Chad Hugo, the former’s ‘I Care’ was introduced to ‘Who Cares‘, a solo release launched by singer/songwriter Jeff Bhasker.

Released via Bhasker‘s alter-ego Billy Kraven, ‘Cares’ found its way to Carter’s fourth studio album ‘4′, reproduced and recorded as it is today at Times Square‘s ‘MRS Studios‘, packing a vocal punch oft hailed as one of the vocalist’s best.

Love the song and want to hear the original?

Press play for an enjoyable listen below!

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And the sales are in!

Yes, one week after unlocking the studio effort, the opening week number for August Alsina‘s debut LP ‘Testimony‘ have been released!

This, days after industry outlet ‘Hits Daily Double‘ predicted the star would shift between 50 to 60,000 units following an intense promo run that saw him tackle the press head on with interviews given to outlets from all walks of media life.

Unfortunately, those who placed bets on the sales using ‘Double’s prediction can now consider themselves losers, as he did not move numbers between 50 and 60k mark.

What he did sell?

Find out below…

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Hitmaker BOOTS helped Beyonce piece together her recent blockbuster album – creating cuts such as ‘Haunted’ and ‘Heaven’. Hence it’s little surprise that the superstar singer was willing to return the favour.

King B re-teams with the singer/songwriter/producer on his new track, christened ‘Dreams’.

The song and its backstory await below…

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Jennifer Lopez‘s latest jam ‘I Luh Ya Papi’ continues to heat up the airwaves. So, with Summer looming, what better way to crank up the temperature with a blazing new remix.

Produced by DJ Khaled, the latest incarnation of the cut sees rappers Big Sean and Tyga join original guest French Montana. 

Take a listen after the jump…

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‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta‘s Mimi Faust is on a promotional roll!

Now the breakout star of the show by way of her professionally shot sex tape, the “entertainer” took to ‘World Star Hip Hop’ to explain why she decided to shoot the flick, doing so alongside co-star Nikko London!

Why a certain Joseline Hernandez may take offence to some of the remarks made in the interview?

A cocky Faust below…

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The fourth and final season of The Boondocks premiered on Adult Swim last night and naturally whipped up a quite the frenzy.

As reported, the show’s creator Aaron McGruder did not return for the series’ penultimate run and has instead moved on to new project – ‘Black Jesus’.

Did this impact the show? And more importantly, has it impacted the perception of the series?

Well, after the Chris Brown-inspired first episode aired, it immediately became apparent that reaction was far from unanimous.

See what we mean below…

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X Factor UK stars Rough Copy rocked the ITV show with their unique brand of Urban-Pop last year. Now, the trio will be hoping to make a similar impact on the charts; for, it has been announced that the group have inked a lucrative deal with Epic Records.

What’s more, a stream of their first single ‘Street Love’ accompanied London-bred group’s good news.

Details and the song await below…

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This Summer brings with it the sun and a whole lot of fun courtesy of Screen Gems’ ‘Think Like A Man Too’.

Due in theaters on June 20th, the Kevin Hart comedy reunites the entire cast of the hit 2012 original. Yes,Terrence J, Regina Hall, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, Gabrielle Union, Jerry Ferrara, Romany Malco, Gary Owen, Meagan Good, and Jenifer Lewis all join Hart for the franchise’s second outing.

As reported, ‘Too’  sees all the couples back for a wedding in Las Vegas. But plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Flip the hood to see newly released stills from the must-see movie…

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